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OICL AO Mains Exam Date 2026: Phase 2 Scheduled for 28th February

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Updated: Jun 20, 2026
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The OICL AO Mains Exam 2026 is officially scheduled for February 28, 2026. Candidates who have successfully qualified for the Prelims can now download their Phase 2 admit card from the official website. The comprehensive selection process for the Administrative Officer post consists of a Preliminary examination, a Main examination, and a final Interview round.

OICL AO Mains Exam Date 2026 Out

According to the latest official notification, the OICL AO Mains Exam 2026 (Phase 2) will be conducted on February 28, 2026, in an online computer-based format at various designated test centers across India. All eligible candidates must download their admit cards well in advance and carefully verify all personal and exam-related details. Refer to the table below for a summary of essential information and upcoming deadlines.

OICL AO Exam Important Dates
Events Dates
Detailed Notification 1st December 2025
Application starts 3rd December 2025
Last Date 18th December 2025
Admit Card 2nd Jan 2026
Prelims Exam Date 10th January 2026
OICL AO Prelims Result 2026 6th February 2026
OICL AO Mains Admit Card 2026 19th February 2026
Mains Exam Date 28th February 2026

OICL AO Result 2026 Declared - Check Here

OICL AO Mains Admit Card 2026 Released

The OICL AO Mains Admit Card 2026 is now available for candidates who cleared the Preliminary stage, confirming the exam date of February 28, 2026. You can access your call letter via the official OICL website. Please ensure you have your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth ready to log in and retrieve your hall ticket.

OICL AO Recruitment 2026 Brief Overview

The following table offers a concise overview of the OICL Administrative Officer recruitment process. Review this summary for a quick snapshot of the most important details regarding the exam.

OICL AO 2026 Exam-Detailed Summary
Exam Details
  • Organisation: Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL)
  • Exam Name: OICL AO
  • Post Name: Administrative Officer Scale 1 (Generalist and Hindi Officer)
  • Vacancy: 300
  • Official website: www.orientalinsurance.org.in
Application Process:
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: Rs. 1000/-
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
  • Age Limit: 21 to 30 years
  • Nationality: Indian
Selection Process
  • Prelims
  • Mains
  • Interview
Salary
  • Pay Scale: Rs 50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765
  • Monthly Pay: Rs. 85,000

OICL AO Notification PDF

OICL is conducting a recruitment drive to fill 300 vacancies for Administrative Officer (Scale 1) positions in the Generalist and Hindi Officer cadres. Full details regarding eligibility and application are available on the official website, www.orientalinsurance.org.in. We advise all candidates to thoroughly review the official notification before proceeding. The recruitment consists of a three-stage process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.

Download OICL AO Official Recruitment Notification PDF

OICL AO Vacancy 2026 Out

The recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 300 vacancies across both Generalist and Hindi Officer roles for the Administrative Officer post.

OICL AO Vacancy 2026
Stream  Vacancy
Generalist 285
Hindi Officer 15
Total 300

OICL AO Category-wise Vacancy 2026

Posts UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Administrative Officer (Generalist) 123 68 42 24 28 285
Administrative Officer (Rajbhasha Officer) 7 4 2 1 1 15
Total 130 72 44 25 29 300

OICL AO 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should review the essential eligibility criteria for the AO position outlined below. For comprehensive information regarding age limits, educational qualifications, work experience, and specific hiring conditions, please refer to the detailed OICL recruitment notification.

OICL AO Qualification (As on 30/11/2025)

The post-specific educational qualification requirements for the OICL AO position are detailed below.

OICL AO Post-wise Qualification Criteria
Discipline
Minimum Qualification
Generalist Officers
Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream with 60% marks (SC/ST: 55%).
Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers
Master’s Degree with Hindi & English combination in any of the following ways, with 60% marks (SC/ST: 55%):
• MA in Hindi with English as compulsory/elective/medium
• MA in English with Hindi as compulsory/elective/medium
• MA in any subject with Hindi medium + English compulsory/elective
• MA in any subject with English medium + Hindi compulsory/elective
• MA in any subject with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective or one as medium and the other as compulsory/elective

OICL AO Age Limit

The age limit for applicants is set between 21 and 30 years. Information regarding age relaxation for reserved categories has been provided in the section below.

OICL AO Upper Age Relaxation
Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
Ex-Servicemen 5 years
Defence service Personnel Disabled in operation during the hostilities with any foreign country or a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof 3 years
Widows/Divorced Women and women legally separated from their husbands, who have not remarried 9 years
Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies 8 years
PwD 10 years

Read in detail: OICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2026

OICL AO Selection Process

Applicants for the Administrative Officer role will undergo the following selection stages:

Stage Exam Name Details
Stage 1 Prelims Exam Objective-type exam; qualifying in nature; marks not added to final merit list.
Stage 2 Mains Exam Objective + Descriptive papers; total marks 230 (200 + 30); candidates must score sectional and overall minimum marks.
Stage 3 Interview Conducted for Mains-qualified candidates; weightage: Online Exam – 80%, Interview – 20%; final selection based on Mains + Interview.

OICL AO 2026 Exam Pattern

The stage-wise examination pattern is provided below. Please note that both the Preliminary and Main examinations are conducted in a computer-based format.

OICL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

  1. Total Questions: 100
  2. Total Marks: 100
  3. Duration: 60 Minutes
  4. Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 minutes
English Language 30 30 20 minutes
Total 100 100 60 minutes

OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 (Generalist)

The OICL AO Mains Exam 2026 consists of five key sections: Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge. Each section has specific question counts, mark weightages, and time allocations, with the total duration for the exam set at 150 minutes.

Name of the Test No. of Questions Max Marks Duration
Reasoning 45 45 45 Minutes
English Language 40 40 30 Minutes
General Awareness 40 40 20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 40 Minutes
Test of Computer Knowledge 35 35 15 Minutes
Total 200 200 150 Minutes

OICL AO Descriptive Paper 2026

The descriptive test evaluates English writing proficiency through Precis and Essay writing; candidates are required to type their responses on a computer. Please note that the descriptive section is only evaluated if the candidate clears the objective test. The minimum qualifying marks are 15 out of 30 (13.5 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

Topic Marks Duration
Precis 10 30 Minutes
Essay 20
Total 30

OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 (Rajbhasha)

OICL AO (Rajbhasha) Exam Pattern
Objective Test
Sr. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max Marks Duration
1 Test of Reasoning 25 25 30 Minutes
2 Test of English Language 25 25 20 Minutes
3 Professional Knowledge (Hindi & English grammar, vocabulary, Act/Rules on Official Language implementation, Translation Eng↔Hindi) 50 100 50 Minutes
4 General Awareness 25 25 10 Minutes
5 Test of Computer Knowledge 25 25 10 Minutes
Total 150 200 120 Minutes
Descriptive Test (60 Minutes)
Section No. of Questions Marks Medium of Exam Duration
English & Hindi Language (English Essay –10, Hindi Essay –10, Letter Writing –10, Translation Eng→Hindi –10, Translation Hindi→Eng –10) 5 50 English and/or Hindi (as applicable) 60 Minutes

OICL AO 2026 Syllabus

The OICL AO Syllabus includes essential topics from English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Current Affairs, and Professional Knowledge. A detailed subject-wise syllabus for both the Prelims and Mains is provided in the table below.

Subject Topics To be Covered
Reasoning Ability
  • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement,
  • Coded Inequalities,
  • Logical Reasoning,
  • Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test,
  • Data Sufficiency,
  • Syllogism,
  • Blood Relations,
  • Input-Output,
  • Coding-Decoding,
  • Alphanumeric Series
English Language
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test,
  • Fill in the blanks,
  • Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting,
  • Paragraph Complete / Sentence Correction,
  • Para jumbles,
  • Miscellaneous
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Approximation
  • Number Series
  • Inequality
  • Arithmetic: Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Number System and HCF and LCM, Basic of Algebra Average, Age, Partnership, Mixture and Allegation, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, Profit & Loss and Discount, Speed Time Distance, Boat And stream, Train, Mensuration 2D and 3D, Probability, Permutation and combination etc.
  • Data Interpretation: Table DI, Missing Table DI, Pie chart DI, Line chart DI, Bar chart DI, Mixed DI, Caselet, Radar DI, Arithmetic DI
  • Data Sufficiency: Two Statement and Three Statements
General Awareness
  • Summits Books & Authors
  •  Awards
  • Sports
  • Defence,
  • National Appointment,
  • International Obituary,
  • Banking Awareness,
  • Indian Financial System,
  • History of the Indian Banking Industry,
  • Regulatory Bodies Monetary & Credit Policies,
  • Budget Basics and Current Union Budget,
  • International Organizations / Financial Institutions,
  • Capital Market & Money Market,
  • Government Schemes,
  • Abbreviations,
  • Economic Terminologies
Professional Knowledge As per the relevant disciplines

Check: OICL AO Previous Year Question Papers

OICL AO 2026 Salary

The OICL AO Salary at the time of recruitment is approximately Rs. 85,000 per month, inclusive of various allowances and benefits. The initial pay scale is 50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765, with standard annual increments applied for all employees.

OICL AO Service Conditions

Selected candidates are subject to the company’s service rules and may be transferred to any location within India. The minimum tenure at the initial place of posting is 3 years. Hindi Officers are generally expected to remain in their specialization for at least 5 years, while still maintaining their eligibility for career promotions.

Probation:

Selected officers will be placed on a probation period of one year, which can be extended twice by six months each. During this time, passing the non-life Licentiate Examination from the Insurance Institute of India is mandatory for permanent confirmation. Failure to fulfill this requirement or being deemed unsuitable may result in termination of service.

Check: OICL AO Bond Conditions

OICL AO 2026 Cut Off

The OICL AO Cut Off will be published alongside the final results once the exam process concludes. Cut-off scores are determined based on several factors, including the number of vacancies, applicant count, exam difficulty, and category-wise reservations. Previous year cut-off data is available below for your reference.

Category Accounts Actuarial Engineering (IT) Engineering Medical Legal
UR 73.25 70.25 67.25 71.25 42.5 41.75
EWS 71.75 64.5 68.5 42.5 41.75
OBC 73.25 70.25 67.25 71.25 37.25 41.75
SC 69.75 67.25 71.25 40.5 41.75
ST 52 51.25 61 33.5 39.75

OICL AO 2026 Application Fee

The OICL AO application fee is tiered by category. General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 1000 (inclusive of GST). For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories, the fee is reduced to Rs. 250 to support equal accessibility to this recruitment opportunity.

Category
Application Fee (Incl. GST)
General / OBC / EWS Rs 1000
SC / ST / PwBD / Others eligible Rs 250

Note: All application fees must be paid online during the registration submission process.

Steps to Apply Online For OICL AO Exam 2026

Follow these steps to successfully submit your OICL AO recruitment application:

  1. Visit the official website of OICL: orientalinsurance.org.in.
  2. Go to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section and click on “OICL AO Recruitmen”.
  3. Click on “Apply Online / New Registration” and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  4. After registration, log in with the received credentials and fill in the detailed application form with personal, educational & category information.
  5. Upload required documents: photograph, signature, and any other necessary certificates as per instructions.
  6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
  7. Preview and verify all details carefully before submitting. Once submitted, save/print the confirmation page or application form for future reference.

OICL AO 2026 Exam Centres

The OICL AO examination is held across 32 states and Union Territories. Candidates can select their preferred test city, with final allotment subject to center availability. Please review the table below for a complete list of designated exam cities for Phase 1 and Phase 2.

OICL AO Exam Centre for Prelims and Mains
Sl. No. State/UT Prelims Exam Centres
Mains Exam Centres
1 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada/Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Ongole
Hyderabad (AP/Telangana combined)
2 Assam Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat Guwahati
3 Arunachal Pradesh Naharlagun
4 Bihar Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur Patna
5 Chandigarh Chandigarh/Mohali
Chandigarh/Mohali
6 Chhattisgarh Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur Raipur
7 Delhi–NCR Delhi–NCR Delhi–NCR
8 Goa Panaji/Mapusa
9 Gujarat Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara/Anand, Surat, Rajkot
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar
10 Haryana Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad, Gurgaon
11 Himachal Pradesh Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi, Palampur, Hamirpur, Bilaspur Shimla, Bilaspur
12 Jammu & Kashmir Jammu, Srinagar, Samba Jammu
13 Jharkhand Ranchi, Jamshedpur Ranchi
14 Karnataka Bengaluru, Hubli/Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Kalaburagi Bengaluru
15 Kerala Ernakulam/Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode
Ernakulam/Kochi
16 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna Bhopal
17 Maharashtra Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Nagpur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik
Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR
18 Manipur Imphal, Churachandpur
19 Meghalaya Shillong
20 Mizoram Aizawl
21 Nagaland Kohima
22 Odisha Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur-Ganjam Bhubaneswar
23 Puducherry Puducherry
24 Punjab Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Patiala
25 Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner Jaipur
26 Sikkim Gangtok, Bardang
27 Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli Chennai
28 Telangana Hyderabad/Rangareddy, Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar Hyderabad
29 Tripura Agartala
30 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Noida/Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra Lucknow
31 Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haridwar/Roorkee, Haldwani/Nainital Dehradun
32 West Bengal Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur
Kolkata/Greater Kolkata

 

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